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Blur's Alex James gets his own cookery show

Blur's Alex James is the host of a new cooking show 'Recipes That Rock' made in Australia for the 7 Network.

James hosts the shows with celebrity chef Matt Stone.

'Recipes That Rock' is a six-part series filmed in Australia last November.

Alex, bass player for Blur, also lists as his credentials journalist and cheesemaker. After Blur broke up James moved to the Cotswolds, purchased a farmhouse and turned the property into a cheesefarm. As well as Brit Awards for his music with Blur, James also won the 'Best Goats Cheese Award' at the 2008 British Cheese Awards.

Episode 1 of Recipes That Rock was filmed in Western Australia's Margaret River where Matt Stone started his career at Leeuwin Estate.

Alex and Matt will be seen on Recipes That Rock from Sunday July 14 at 1:45pm on 7TWO.